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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13500E + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

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77%

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96%

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Intel Core i5-13500E

6,586 Benchmark Score

Top 23% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

48,477 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-13500E and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT form a desktop pairing that sits at the 74th combined percentile across all builds in the benchmark database. The CPU, a Raptor Lake part with 14 cores and 20 threads, lands at the 62nd CPU percentile, while the GPU, an RDNA 2 flagship-class Navi 21, reaches the 85th GPU percentile. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, so all gaming frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the individual benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13500E is a 14-core, 20-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S) and fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and ECC memory is enabled. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the processor itself, and it includes an integrated UHD Graphics 770 unit. The multiplier is not unlocked, meaning overclocking is not a supported avenue for this part.

Benchmark results position the i5-13500E solidly in the mid-range. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22,772 points in multi-core and 3,214 points in single-core. The R20 run yields 9,564 multi-core and 1,349 single-core, while the older R15 test shows 2,295 multi-core and 323 single-core. The average benchmark score across all CPU tests is 6,586, which places it at the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Atom x7405C (average score 6,568, delta +0.3%), the Intel Core i9-10940X (average 6,605, delta −0.3%), and the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 (average 6,605, delta −0.3%). In practical terms, the i5-13500E is nearly identical to the i9-10940X and Pentium Gold G6405 in aggregate CPU performance, while being only a fraction behind the i9-12900E (delta −0.4%). The 65 W TDP is notable for a 14-core part, making it a power-efficient option for multi-threaded workloads.

For real-world tasks, the high multi-core score of 22,772 in R23 indicates strong rendering capability in video encoding, 3D modeling, and compilation. The single-core score of 3,214 in R23 is competitive for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications, though it does not lead the field. The 20 threads and 24 MB L3 cache are well-suited for content creation and multitasking, while the support for ECC memory makes it viable for entry-level server or workstation builds that require data integrity.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-13500E support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU lists ECC memory support.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the i5-13500E?

A: The boost clock is 4.60 GHz, while the base clock is 2.40 GHz.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does the CPU provide?

A: The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Q: What is the memory bus width of the RX 6800 XT?

A: The GPU uses a 256-bit memory bus, which contributes to a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s.

Q: How many shading units are in the RX 6800 XT?

A: The GPU has 4,608 shading units, 288 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 compute throughput?

A: The RX 6800 XT achieves 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with FP16 at 41.47 TFLOPS (2:1).

Q: Does the RX 6800 XT have ray tracing hardware?

A: Yes, it includes 72 ray tracing cores.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end desktop GPU based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process. The chip (Navi 21) contains 26,800 million transistors on a 520 mm² die, with a transistor density of 51.5 million per square millimeter. The GPU is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The base clock is 1825 MHz, the game clock is 2015 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2250 MHz.

Compute resources include 4,608 shading units, 288 texture mapping units, 128 ROPs, and 72 ray-tracing cores. The pixel rate is 288.0 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 648.0 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 20.74 TFLOPS, while FP16 (2:1) is 41.47 TFLOPS. The card draws 300 W TDP, uses two 8-pin power connectors, and requires a suggested PSU of 700 W. It is a dual-slot card with dimensions of 267 mm (length) × 120 mm (height) × 50 mm (width). Display outputs include 1× HDMI 2.1, 2× DisplayPort 1.4a, and 1× USB Type-C. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its production status is end-of-life, with a launch date of 2020-10-27, and it is listed as having a successor of Navi III. The launch MSRP is 649 USD.

Benchmark scores show strong performance. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 3,689. Geekbench scores are 181,337 (Metal), 171,304 (OpenCL), and 136,875 (Vulkan). PassMark tests show 155 (DirectX 10), 264 (DirectX 11), 100 (DirectX 12), 265 (DirectX 9), 1,030 (G2D), 24,980 (G3D), and 13,245 (GPU Compute). The GPU's average benchmark score is 48,477, placing it at the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (average 47,743, delta +1.5%), the Intel Arc A550M (average 49,737, delta −2.5%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (average 49,957, delta −3%), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (average 50,001, delta −3%). The RX 6800 XT outperforms the RTX A1000 Mobile by 1.5%, but trails the other three by 2.5% to 3%. This places it in a high-performance tier, though slightly below the current top-tier cards.

The 16 GB VRAM and 512 GB/s bandwidth are substantial for high-resolution textures and large datasets. The 72 ray-tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the lack of dedicated tensor cores (the pack lists none) means AI-driven tasks rely on shader compute. The FP32 figure of 20.74 TFLOPS is strong for compute workloads, and the FP16 figure of 41.47 TFLOPS doubles that for mixed-precision work.

Gaming Performance

There are no measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i5-13500E + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination in the database. Consequently, all frame-rate figures in this section are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU, and should be treated as projections rather than verified results.

The GPU's 85th percentile and its strong PassMark G3D score of 24,980 indicate that it is a high-performance rasterization card. Given the CPU's 62nd percentile and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,214, the pair is likely capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p in most titles. At 4K, the 16 GB VRAM and 512 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for heavy textures, but the CPU's mid-range standing may become a limiting factor in CPU-bound scenes. The RTX 5070 Ti and RX Vega 64 (both with average scores within 3% of the RX 6800 XT) suggest the GPU competes at a level that supports high-refresh gaming, though exact FPS cannot be derived from the data. The absence of measured FPS means that any specific frame-rate claims would be unfounded; the only safe statement is that the performance tier is high enough for competitive and immersive gaming at common resolutions.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU percentiles reveal a clear imbalance. The CPU sits at the 62nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 85th percentile of all GPUs. This means that, relative to their respective pools, the GPU is significantly stronger than the CPU. In a balanced build, one expects the components to be closer in percentile; here, the 23-point gap suggests the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor in scenarios that are computationally heavy on the processor.

For multi-threaded workloads, the CPU's average score of 6,586 (vs. the GPU's 48,477) is not directly comparable, but the CPU's 62nd percentile indicates it is a mid-range part. In gaming, if the CPU cannot feed the GPU fast enough, frame rates will cap out even though the GPU has headroom. The CPU's single-core performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 single-core 3,214, is adequate for most games, but the 20-thread design does not guarantee low-latency frame pacing. The GPU's 85th percentile means it can handle high resolutions and high graphics settings, but the CPU may struggle to maintain minimum frame times in CPU-bound titles.

In contrast, for pure compute tasks (e.g., 3D rendering, video encoding), the GPU's 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 and 41.47 TFLOPS FP16 provide a large amount of parallel power. The CPU's 14 cores/20 threads at 2.40–4.60 GHz are also substantial, but the GPU will likely dominate any workload that can offload to it. The TDP difference—65 W for the CPU, 300 W for the GPU—highlights that the GPU is the power-hungry component, and the suggested PSU of 700 W ensures headroom for both plus other system components.

The combined percentile of 74 is a composite measure that sits between the CPU and GPU percentiles. This indicates that the overall build is well above average, but not at the extreme high end. The bottleneck is likely the CPU in many gaming and single-threaded scenarios, while the GPU is the star in heavily parallel workloads.

Who Should Build It

This desktop combination is best suited for users who need strong GPU performance with a modest CPU. The RX 6800 XT's 16 GB VRAM and 512 GB/s bandwidth make it attractive for 4K texture-heavy gaming and for creative professionals who work with large image files. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads are sufficient for video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation, but the CPU's 62nd percentile suggests it is not the top choice for pure compute. Users who run multi-threaded applications that scale well across cores—such as batch rendering, code compilation, or scientific simulations—will find the i5-13500E capable, but they may want to consider a higher-tier CPU if they are pushing extreme workloads.

The GPU's 85th percentile and its 72 ray-tracing cores make it a strong option for gamers who want ray-traced effects in modern titles. The 16 GB VRAM is future-proof for upcoming game textures. The CPU's integrated UHD 770 can serve as a backup display output, but the discrete GPU will be the primary driver. Because the GPU is end-of-life, builders should consider this a mature platform, but the performance remains relevant.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU scores are: Cinebench R15 multi-core 2,295, single-core 323; R20 multi-core 9,564, single-core 1,349; R23 multi-core 22,772, single-core 3,214. The average CPU benchmark score is 6,586, with a percentile of 62.

The GPU scores include 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 3,689, Geekbench Metal 181,337, OpenCL 171,304, Vulkan 136,875, PassMark DirectX 10 155, DirectX 11 264, DirectX 12 100, DirectX 9 265, G2D 1,030, G3D 24,980, and GPU Compute 13,245. The average GPU score is 48,477, with a percentile of 85.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pair is 74. The data shows a high-performing GPU paired with a mid-range CPU. The CPU's nearest rivals are the Intel Atom x7405C (0.3% faster), Intel Core i9-10940X (0.3% slower), Intel Pentium Gold G6405 (0.3% slower), and Intel Core i9-12900E (0.4% slower). The GPU's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (1.5% slower), Intel Arc A550M (2.5% faster), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (3% faster), and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (3% faster). These deltas place the pair in a competitive mid-to-high tier, with the GPU exceeding the CPU's relative standing.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that combines a Raptor Lake Intel Core i5-13500E with an AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread processor with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a 300 W card with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus. The combined percentile of 74 places the system in the upper-mid tier of all desktop builds. The GPU's 85th percentile is the standout feature, while the CPU's 62nd percentile is more moderate. The pair is capable of high-end gaming and content creation, but the CPU may be the weaker link in extremely demanding single-threaded tasks. The system uses the LGA1700 socket, supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and provides PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The GPU is PCIe 4.0 x16. The suggested PSU is 700 W, which is sufficient for the combined TDP of 365 W plus other components.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RX 6800 XT's 85th percentile and 16 GB VRAM support high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p in most games. The CPU's single-core performance of 3,214 in R23 is adequate for maintaining high frame rates, though the GPU is the stronger component. Estimated frame rates are not provided, but the performance tier is consistent with competitive gaming.

Streaming: The 14-core CPU with 20 threads can handle encoding while gaming, and the GPU's 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 can also assist with stream encoding if software supports it. The 65 W TDP of the CPU and 300 W GPU make for a system that can run 24/7 without excessive power draw.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,772 and the GPU's 20.74 TFLOPS make this a capable editor. The 16 GB VRAM is beneficial for 4K timelines and effects. The GPU's high bandwidth (512 GB/s) accelerates preview rendering.

3D rendering: The GPU's 41.47 TFLOPS FP16 and 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 are strong for render engines that use the GPU. The CPU's 20 threads also provide a secondary render path. The combination handles moderate-to-high complexity scenes.

Software development: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads speed up compilation and testing. The 24 MB L3 cache and ECC memory support are useful for long-running builds. The GPU can be used for parallel workloads such as machine learning, though no dedicated tensor cores are present.

Student and office work: The integrated UHD 770 is available for basic tasks, but the discrete GPU is overkill for office applications. The CPU's 62nd percentile is more than enough for productivity, and the 16 GB VRAM is irrelevant for word processing. The system is overqualified for typical student use, but the ECC memory support could be useful for technical computing.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13500E is mounted on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, allowing for high-speed NVMe SSDs or other Gen 5 devices. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is not possible. The GPU is end-of-life and uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots (backward compatible). The GPU's successor is Navi III (as noted in the fact pack), indicating a potential future upgrade path to a newer generation, though the current card remains competitive. The PSU requirement is 700 W, which leaves headroom for additional drives or a more power-hungry CPU upgrade, but the CPU's 65 W TDP is low. The memory bandwidth is dual-channel, and the system can be configured with either DDR4 or DDR5 depending on the motherboard. The socket and chipset are mature, and the CPU is still in active production, so replacement parts are available. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket, or a newer GPU generation when the performance gap widens.

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